Community View: Rockland needs Haverstraw Water Project

6:19 PM,
Jun. 14, 2013

An artist's rendering of the aerial view of the proposed United Water Haverstraw Water Supply Project, which would draw water from the Hudson River, treat and desalinate it for use by the majority of Rockland County residents.

Written by

Michael DiTullo

It's a fact that the county of Rockland is facing a water supply shortage. Our population is growing and the demand for water is projected to outpace existing supply in just two years.

As the CEO of the Rockland Economic Development Corp., I have an acute interest in the economic well-being of our county. In order to attract and retain business investment and sustain planned growth, we must ensure that Rockland's critical infrastructure is sufficient and appropriate. That is why the REDC supports United Water's plan to build the Haverstraw Water Supply Project.New supply ordered